Scanning Electron Microscopic Observation of the Crista Ampullaris

Authors

Y. Harada, Hiroshima University School of Medicine
M. Takumida, Hiroshima University School of Medicine
N. Tagashira, Hiroshima University School of Medicine

Abstract

The crista ampullaris of the guinea pig and the bull frog were investigated by scanning electron microscopy. The crista ampullaris were freeze fractured or sheared followed by maceration with 0.1% OsO₄ solution. Following this, three-dimensional intracellular structures were observed. The mitochondria of the sensory cells varied in shape from globular to long and slender. Golgi apparatus and endoplasmic reticulum of the sensory cells were also demonstrated clearly. Nerve elements, nerve endings and synaptic structures were also observed stereoscopically.

Recommended Citation

Harada, Y.; Takumida, M.; and Tagashira, N. (1986) "Scanning Electron Microscopic Observation of the Crista Ampullaris," Scanning Electron Microscopy: Vol. 1986: No. 2, Article 23.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/electron/vol1986/iss2/23